Lot
2825 
"Sixth Regiment Mass. Volunteer Militia", red and blue design showing Luther C. Ladd portrait and flag, on cover to New York, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial Washington D.C. cds, light soiling and corner repair at bottom right, F.-V.F., a very rare design, ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 2345.Estimate $300 - 400.
Luther Crawford Ladd was a soldier in the Union Army who was killed during the Baltimore riot of 1861. He is often referred to as the first Union soldier killed in action during the American Civil War and was only 17 years old at the time of his death.
Realized: $190
Lot
2826
"9th Regiment Michigan Volunteers", blue illustrated design showing State Seal, on cover to Burlington, Mich., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by indistinct cds (most probably West Point, Ky.), slightly reduced at right and cover tear at top, Very Fine. Bischel No. 2399.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $350
Lot
2827
11th Regiment N.H. Volunteers., purple design showing State Seal, on cover to Fremont NH, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by indistinct town, manuscript "Paid" at left, Very Fine, extremely fresh and attractive. Bischel No. 2439.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $100
Lot
2828
"15th New Hampshire Regiment", black illustrated design showing State Seal, on orange cover to Canaan N.H., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by target, "New Orleans, La., Apr 27" cds, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Bischel No. 2456.Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
2829
"9th Regiment N.H. Volunteers - Victory is Sure", red state seal and flag design, on cover to Orford, N.H., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Frederick, Md., Sep 25, 1862" cds, some cover edge toning, F.-V.F., ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 2436.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
2830
"Gerrisch's First New Hampshire Light Artillery", red patriotic design showing soldiers, cannon and flag in transit, on cover to Manchester, N.H., 1861, 3¢ rose (65), sealed tear, tied by non-descript cds (possibly Washington D.C.), reduced at left, F.-V.F.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
2831
"Gerrish's Battery, First New Hampshire Light Artillery", red design showing cannon and flag, on cover to North Sanborton, N.H., 1861, 3¢ rose (65, s.e. at left) tied by partial Washington, D.C. cds, with top of original letterhead showing same design, Fine, scarce N.H. battery.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $80
Lot
2832
"Fifth Reg't New-Hampshire Vols.", red and blue design with Liberty, Flag & Eagle on cover to Milford, N.H. tied by "Washington, D.C., Sep 5, 1861" cds; some toning at right, F.-V.F.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $90
Lot
2833
Thirteenth Regiment New-Hampshire Volunteers, state seal design on printed address cover to Rye, N.H., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by neat blue "Norfolk, Va., Jun 21" cds; stamp with pre-use corner nick at bottom right, still Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $100